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Columbus, OH — ZIP 43212

Population: 23,405 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 43212 (Columbus, OH) is $430,945 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $630,000 after a median 23.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,546/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, hail, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$430,945

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

23.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$430,945
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+1.3%
5-year appreciation
+8.9%
10-year appreciation
+52.4%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$434,888
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$630,000
Median list price
$675,000
Median price per sqft
$346
1-year sale-price change
-0.3%
Median days on market
23.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
44
For-sale inventory
61
Sale-to-list ratio
102.4%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
27 days
New listings (monthly)
25

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,546/mo
1-year rent change
+2.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,320/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,580/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,890/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,130/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Grandview Heights High School, Larson Middle School, Stevenson Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
9.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Air Force Plant 85 (8.3 mi — proposed for listing)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.5 in
Annual snowfall
8.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
136
Days with Moderate air quality
218
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
210

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
219
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
170,405
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
121,118

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (46 mi)
National parks include
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
MOUNT CARMEL ST ANN'S, GRANT MEDICAL CENTER, MOUNT CARMEL EAST & WEST
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,563 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
53.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.4%
Median annual property tax
$8,688
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
83.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
646,254
Average weekly wage
$1,309
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,991

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 43212State medianUS median
Median home value$430,945$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$630,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market24 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,546/mo$1,394/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,688$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 43212?
$430,945.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 43212?
$630,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 43212?
Median days on market: 23.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 43212?
Typical rent: $1,546/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 43212?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 43212?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 43212?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 43212?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 43212?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 43212 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 43212?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 43212?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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